Tuesday, 13 December

Telegraph Media Group bolsters commercial team with two new digital appointments

Telegraph Media Group (TMG) has today announced the appointment of Steven Filler and James Muil to the business’ commercial team.

Steven Filler joins as Commercial Director, Digital Strategy and will have responsibility for digital advertising strategy and TMG’s profile in the market. He joins from his previous role as CEO of Technology and Distribution at Scoota, where he helped build a programmatic brand advertising platform. He will report into Robert Ffitch, Director of Advertising Revenue.

James Muil joins as Partnership Director, responsible for TMG’s new Apple News service and performance. He joins from Apple, and will be tasked with enhancing TMG’s Apple News proposition in the market. He will report into Jim Freeman, ?Commercial Director of Sales and Trading.

Robert Ffitch, Director of Advertising Revenue at TMG said: “Steve and James both have excellent track records for delivering innovative work in the digital space. 2017 will be a key time for TMG as we build on our innovative premium digital positioning. We’re delighted to welcome Steve and James to the team to help us with this.”

Steven Filler said: “In 2017 I believe advertisers and agencies will increasingly turn to trusted editorial brands like The Telegraph to help them counter key industry challenges around viewability, brand safety and user experience. I am looking forward to working with the TMG team and their great advertising partners to deliver the brilliant digital activity they are known for.

James Muil said: “I’m delighted to be joining The Telegraph at such an exciting time. The partnership with Apple News affirms The Telegraph as one of the leading premium media brands in the UK and a commitment to the future in the digital space”

Both Steven and James have already started in their roles.

ENDS

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